The next item of business is consideration of business motion S5M-08099, in the name of Joe FitzPatrick, on behalf of the Parliamentary Bureau, which sets out a business programme.
Motion moved,
That the Parliament agrees—
(a) the following programme of business—
Tuesday 24 October 2017
2.00 pm Time for Reflection
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followed by Ministerial Statement: Delivering for Scotland’s British Sign Language (BSL) Community: Launch of the BSL National Plan
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5.00 pm Decision Time
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Wednesday 25 October 2017
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Communities, Social Security and Equalities
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Thursday 26 October 2017
11.40 am Parliamentary Bureau Motions
11.40 am General Questions
12.00 pm First Minister's Questions
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2.30 pm Ministerial Statement: STEM Strategy for Education and Training
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Tuesday 31 October 2017
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Wednesday 1 November 2017
2.00 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions
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Economy, Jobs and Fair Work;
Finance and Constitution
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Thursday 2 November 2017
11.40 am Parliamentary Bureau Motions
11.40 am General Questions
12.00 pm First Minister's Questions
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2.30 pm Parliamentary Bureau Motions
2.30 pm Scottish Government Business
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5.00 pm Decision Time
and (b) that, in relation to First Minister’s Questions on 26 October, in rule 13.6.2, insert at end “and may provide an opportunity for Party Leaders to question the First Minister”.—[Joe FitzPatrick]
Motion agreed to.
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